Radiology Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Siena Hospital in Henderson, NV is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to produce diagnostic images for radiologists, including X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, while delivering a positive patient experience.

The role requires ARRT Radiography certification, BLS, and on-call availability with a 30-minute on-site response. You will perform/assist with exams per physician specs and safety standards in a busy acute-care setting.

Qualifications

• Accredited radiologic technology training program (CAAHEP or equivalent) completed.
• ARRT Radiography certification or registry eligible with certification within 4 months of hire.
• On completion after one year, re-classification to Imaging Technologist.
• Modality-specific advanced registry within 12 months of hire.
• Must be able to perform routine imaging procedures independently and assist in contrast administration.
• On-call availability with 30-minute hospital arrival.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and immobilize per protocol to obtain accurate radiographic results.
• Operate imaging equipment and select factors for each patient.
• Rotate within departments and assist in other areas when needed.
• Assist physicians with contrast media, sterile procedures, and related duties.

Skills

ARRT Radiography

On-call readiness

BLS

Patient positioning

Education

CAAHEP-accredited radiologic technology program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Job Specific Functions
• Transfers and properly positions patient, for examinations, in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician specifications and established protocols. Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Selects and operates equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and loads proper film cassettes, using film markers correctly and consistently.
• Rotates within the department or other departments and shifts as required. Supports in other areas when not busy in own area.
• Assists physicians in performance of examinations by mixing and pouring contrast media, administering opaque media, holding and turning patients, assisting in sterile procedures, and other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a fully accredited training program (full accreditation means the training program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health EducationPrograms (CAAHEP) or a similar, nationally recognized, accrediting agency)in the pertinent modality for which theemployee is being hired. 2. Successful and valid registration/certification by a nationally recognized accrediting agency;in the specific modality for which the employee was hired or registry eligible and valid registration/certification must be obtained within four (4) months of hire date. 3. After one year of satisfactory performance as a validly registered/certified technologist in the specific modality for which the employee was hired, the employee will be re-classified to the Imaging Technologistclassification. 4. Modality specific advanced level registry must be obtained within twelve months of hire date. 5. Should any of the above requirements (completion of the program or achieving registration/certification) not be obtained inthe specified timeframe, a single three (3) month extension may be considered and granted at the discretion of the management. Failure to obtain/achieve valid certification will result in immediate termination from employment
• Must be capable of performing all routinediagnostic procedures independently,including but not limited to: routine,fluoroscopy, OR, trauma, portableradiographs; limited specials such as Myelograms, Venograms, ERCP's
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• BLS-American Heart Association
• Must be available to participate in on-call rotations and arrive at the hospital with a 30-minute response time

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Pay Range

$46.42 - $46.42 /hour